- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- English and Spanish
About Monica
Monica Brighindi is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Monica speaks English and Spanish and offers care that reflects clients' cultural backgrounds.
She helps people strengthen self-love and address social anxiety and panic attacks in clear, practical ways. Monica also supports those facing workplace issues, isolation, and communication problems. Her practice pays attention to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress while keeping sessions focused on everyday concerns.
Monica describes her method as collaborative. She and the client set goals together and pick strategies that fit the person's needs. Sessions include straightforward talk, skill-building, and checking what works between meetings.
Her work includes attention to life purpose and the questions that come up after big changes in work, relationships, or health. She aims to help clients notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and practice skills that reduce panic and anxiety in daily life.
Monica is experienced supporting LGBTQ+ people and those wanting an inclusive approach. She keeps language simple and practical so people can use what they learn right away. To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake and plan a first session.
How evidence-based work fits with online sessions
Many clients find evidence-based techniques helpful for the issues Monica treats. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. These methods teach concrete skills such as thought records, graded exposure, and behavioral activation which can be practiced between sessions.Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to safety with pacing and stabilization first. This often means learning grounding and breathing exercises, building tolerance for difficult memories, and choosing when to work on deeper processing. These steps aim to reduce symptoms like panic and hyperarousal while keeping sessions manageable.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica works with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan when something isn’t working.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Ask about language preferences, pace of sessions, and practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, social anxiety, panic attacks, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused, using talk and practical skills to test new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize measurable steps and review what helps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing therapist working with mood disorders, trauma, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA LMFT, which stands for California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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